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Entenmann's Pop'ettes Frosted Donuts, 14 oz, Chocolate Mini Donuts, Box
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Entenmann's Pop'ettes Frosted Donuts, 14 oz, Chocolate Mini Donuts, Box

Entenmann's
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
103
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Entenmann’s Pop’ettes Frosted Mini Donuts arrive in a familiar 14 oz boxed format that reads as an anytime convenience treat. You'd typically find this product on supermarket shelves in the packaged bakery/snack aisle near other shelf-stable donuts, donut holes, toaster pastries and boxed muffins — often adjacent to coffee, single-serve creamers and breakfast bars. These little chocolate-frosted cake donuts fit into quick occasions like weekend brunches, after-school snacks, road-trip packs, or as a movie-night indulgence. Entenmann’s positions itself as an approachable, heritage bakery brand: nostalgic, family-friendly, and mass-market, aimed at shoppers seeking easy, crowd-pleasing sweets rather than artisanal or health-forward choices. The label leans on indulgence and convenience rather than wellness; there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications, though the product copy notes kosher status. Packaging often uses bright, trust-building brand graphics and kid-friendly cues that encourage impulse purchases. From a processing perspective, these are a highly processed, shelf-stable bakery item made with refined flours, added sugars, emulsifiers, hydrogenated/palm fats and preservatives — ingredients typical of industrial baked goods. Sensory-wise, Pop’ettes deliver a moist, dense cake crumb with a soft, slightly oily mouthfeel and a sweet, smooth chocolate frosting; their mini size makes them “pop-able.” The box and inner sealed bag make them portable and shareable; the ritual is informal — open the box, pass around a handful, dunk in coffee or tuck into a lunchbox. In American grocery culture they function as convenient nostalgia: inexpensive, crowd-pleasing treats for everyday celebrations and small comforts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 6
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat23g29%
Saturated Fat16g80%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars15g30%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sugar,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm, Oil),, Water,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Soy, Flour,, Cocoa, (Processed, With, Alkali),, Lactose,, Egg, Yolk,, Glycerin,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Aluminum, Sulfate],, Nonfat, Milk,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Tapioca, Starch,, Soy, Lecithin,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Preservatives, [Potassium, Sorbate,, Sorbic, Acid],, Wheat, Germ,, Whey,, Wheat, Starch,, Buttermilk,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60,, Polyglycerol, Esters, Of, Fatty, Acids,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Nutmeg, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial flavors) and is a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Entenmann's Pop'ettes Frosted Donuts, 14 oz, Chocolate Mini Donuts, Box

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These mini donuts are definitely a tasty treat, but they’re high in sugar and saturated fat, which might not be the best choice if you’re looking for something nutrient-dense. Think of them as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily breakfast staple.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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